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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Karen Lema

Manila mayor vows to take on China as Philippines president

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso sits beside his running mate Dr. Willie Ong during a news conference in Manila, Philippines, January 31, 2022. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal

The Manila mayor vying for the Philippines presidency on Monday promised zero tolerance of Chinese maritime aggression and said he would not hesitate to push Beijing to abide by international law if he triumphs in this year's election.

Francisco Domagoso, 47, a former actor better known by his stage name "Isko Moreno", told Reuters he will give a guarantee to Philippine fishermen they can operate in the South China Sea "unharmed, unhampered, and without disruption".

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